The Tour

Details

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Altitude

2906 m

2050 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

Tips, hints and links

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Hochsölden (2049 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.976948, 10.986329

UTM

32T 651074 5204517

Destination

Grieskogl

Turn-by-turn directions

From Hochsölden along a gravel trail to the top station of the Rotkogl chairlifts. Here you continue along a footpath which, in the upper part, uses steel ropes for protection. From the peak you enjoy superb views of Geigenkamm. If you are lucky you might spot mountain goats or even ibexes.

Getting There

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Getting there

Sölden is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:

Parking lot

parking lot Stiegele

stair parking

Giggijochbahn + underground garage

Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage

Parking Hochsölden

parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

All parking is free during the day.

Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

Postplatz, Parkticket available at the information Sölden Parkgarage Gaislachkoglbahn

Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

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